Sneaky Alligator

This bird was in the bush this way all morning. First I thought he was showing off his lovely feathers, then I thought he was stuck. Next time I checked he was gone, I was relieved until I zoomed in on the photo. See Mr Sneaky Gator back there? I hope he didn't make a snack out of this bird. Do alligators do that? I hope to see the bird tomorrow morning, I think he was a regular at the pond. If I zoom in all the way on the gator he looks hungry. And mean.

Sandhill Cranes at the Mall

Ventured out to the mall today because I was in desperate need of a vacuum cleaner. To my surprise I saw three Sandhill Cranes in the Sears parking lot! I see these large dinosaurish birds on my block frequently but just haven't had a good photo op yet. Is it usual to see them at the mall?

Great Blue Heron?

I am not quite sure if this is a Great Blue Heron but it is very pretty and spent the afternoon by the pond yesterday. Please comment if you know what this bird is!

Wood Stork

This huge Wood Stork has been hanging out around here the last couple of days. These birds are endangered. You can hear the voice of the Wood Stork and learn more about it at this site from the Cornell Lab for Ornithology:
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wood_Stork/id